I Tested the Best Ski Clothes to Keep You Dry and Warm in 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned skier or snowboarder or you’re hitting the slopes for the first time, you know that shopping for snow gear can be a chore. You want a kit with handy technical features that’ll keep you warm, dry, and safe. You also want to look and feel good—and you don’t want to have to take out a loan to buy the stuff.

Finding jackets, pants, base layers, and accessories that meet all those requirements isn’t easy. To help you narrow down your search, I interviewed ski instructors to find out what they’re wearing, then tested an absurd amount of gear myself at resorts all around Colorado. Below, you’ll find shopping advice from the pros and my favorite pieces that can take a beating on the mountain. Shop the best ski clothes before your next trip, so you can send it in style.

Our top picks

1. Halfdays Georgie Puffer
2. Helly Hansen Sogn Shell Jacket
3. Halfdays Alessandra Pant
4. Picture Exa Pants
5. Whitespace High-Waisted Bib Pants
6. Kari Traa Rose Half Zip Baselayer Top
7. Kari Traa Rose High Waisted Baselayer Pants
8. Columbia Whirlibird III Mittens
9. Turtle Fur Single Layer Neck Warmer
10. Darn Tough Peaks Over-the -Calf Ski and Snowboard Socks

What to look for when shopping for ski and snowboard clothes